The book introduces and popularizes several key concepts that have since become common in the "survivor" community:
(like the "FAQ" section on narcissistic abuse) Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited
Vaknin’s work is built on years of correspondence with hundreds of individuals diagnosed with NPD and Antisocial Personality Disorder. He describes the narcissist’s world as one defined by a "state of constant rage, repressed aggression, envy, and hatred". The book introduces and popularizes several key concepts
: The idealized, omnipotent mask the narcissist creates to hide a "True Self" that is often broken or underdeveloped. and hatred". : The idealized
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